DTC cancels weekly offs for drivers, conductors ahead of Sept 28 strike call
The corporation has also begun taking disciplinary action against employees who have allegedly disrupted bus operations during the ongoing agitation
The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has canceled all weekly offs for its drivers and conductors in anticipation of a planned strike by contractual workers on September 28. This decision reflects the corporation's efforts to prevent disruptions to bus services during the ongoing agitation. The Karamchari Ekta Union has called for a mega strike, demanding the implementation of a basic dearness allowance (DA) structure for contractual employees and the absorption of private drivers into the DTC payroll.
Depot managers have informed that all drivers and conductors will not be granted leaves between September 24 and 30. Additionally, the corporation has initiated disciplinary actions against employees accused of disrupting bus operations during the ongoing protests. At least 70 drivers have received show-cause notices, and around 15 have been suspended.
The DTC is also redeploying contractual drivers to various depots to maintain bus services. The strike, which started on September 15, is primarily driven by wage and service condition demands, with contractual drivers seeking a daily wage of ₹2,000 and other benefits. Despite the measures taken, DTC reports that 96% of its fleet was operational on September 19, prompting the Delhi High Court to dismiss a petition challenging the disruption in services.
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